Deals & M&A
Sands China doubles interim dividend to HKD0.50 per share
Sands China shareholders will receive double the prior-year interim dividend, with the distribution totalling HKD4.05bn.
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Regulation
Meta faces scrutiny over unlicensed casino advertisements in Australia
The proposed powers would let ACMA compel advertisement removals where it currently relies on requests to Meta.
Regulation
NGB urges South Africans to protect household finances when gambling
South Africa’s NGB emphasises household financial protection and gambling caution following labour survey evidence of economic pressure.
Source: National Gambling Board (SA)
Regulation
Brazil finance ministry publishes records on 85 betting authorisations
The release gives operators and investors more visibility into the evidence behind Brazil's fixed-odds licensing decisions.
Regulation
NLGRB urges telecom operators to support responsible gambling
NLGRB urges telecom operators to promote responsible gambling alongside website blocking, seeking participation beyond blocking illegal gaming sites.
Source: NLGRB (Uganda)
Regulation
UKGC publishes research on illegal online lotteries
Regulators can use the three-stage research to understand how consumers engage with illegal online lotteries and raffles.
Regulation
GGL warns prediction market offerings are prohibited in Germany
Providers and users face warnings that prediction markets are not permitted and participation may be a criminal offence.
Enforcement & compliance
Finance ministry suspends Pixbet and orders refunds
The finance ministry provisionally suspended Pixbet, cancelled outstanding bets, froze three domains and required refunds.
Deals & M&A
GiG nears deal with evoke to acquire 888Africa
A completed deal would return GiG to consumer-facing sports betting and shift 888Africa's ownership within the evoke group.
Regulation
Brazil health ministry launches gambling harm prevention campaign
Brazil's health ministry launched a national campaign on online betting harm, risks and treatment services.
Deals & M&A
Bet da Sorte renews FIRST.bet deal for trading and risk services
The renewal shows Brazilian operators reworking sportsbook technology contracts as trading performance and compliance become competitive differentiators in the regulated market.
Regulation
GGL publishes guidance on event betting and prediction markets
GGL's FAQ says societal-event betting cannot receive German authorisation and participation from Germany may be criminal.
Source: GGL (Germany)
Regulation
GGL warns German players that El Gordo lottery participation is illegal
GGL warned that taking part in Spain's El Gordo lottery from Germany is illegal and participation is punishable.
Source: GGL (Germany)
Regulation
GGL FAQ explains legal online casinos and virtual slot machine rules
The FAQ clarifies that online casino table games fall under state licensing while virtual slots fall under the GGL, affecting where operators seek approval.
Source: GGL (Germany)
Deals & M&A
Entain reports H1 2026 net gaming revenue growth in UK and Ireland
Rising UK and Ireland net gaming revenue despite higher gambling taxes indicates how far tax increases are weighing on operators' margins.
Deals & M&A
Entain increases UK and Ireland online net gaming revenue
Entain's UK and Ireland online net gaming revenue rose in H1 2026 despite higher gambling taxes.
Deals & M&A
Light & Wonder presents Australia-New Zealand product pipeline at Australian Gaming Expo
The presentation signals Light & Wonder's product response to share decline in Australia and New Zealand, a market operators and suppliers watch for competitive shifts.
Deals & M&A
Flutter pursues two routes into US prediction markets
Flutter combines FanDuel Predicts in unregulated-betting states with market making for platforms.
Deals & M&A
EvenBet introduces configurable poker cash-game features
Operators can independently enable straddles and No Look All-In at individual tables.
Regulation
Senacon trains consumer protection bodies on betting oversight
The Brasília workshop supports coordinated consumer protection oversight covering misleading advertising, evidence and privacy.
People moves
Vicky Foxcroft confirmed as gambling minister in Burnham reshuffle
The minister overseeing UK gambling policy changes, with Foxcroft's stated preference for evidence-based regulation relevant to operators facing reform.
Deals & M&A
TaDa Gaming to exhibit Fortune series at SiGMA North America
TaDa Gaming's Mexico-focused showcase signals supplier competition for Latin American operator partnerships ahead of the region's conference season.
Regulation
CBN debate weighs Brazil casino legalisation against addiction risks
Brazil's Senate floor vote on Bill 2.234 will determine whether regulated casinos and bingos open a new physical-gambling market for operators and suppliers.
Enforcement & compliance
ADM details annual gambling compliance checks
The report details ADM checks covering underage gambling, player accounts and reports against individuals for illegal gambling.
Deals & M&A
Hollywood Casino Aurora records $17.4m in first-month revenue
The property generated $17.4m in month one, giving investors early land-based revenue evidence.